Summer Training Reminders & Is zone 2 Training A Waste of Time - Episode 260

Hi everyone!

Thanks to your questions & comments, there is a lot in this episode! So many topics and things to discuss. From summer training reminders, to the new discussion on the merit of zone 2 training, to talk about Tor de Geants and gear reviews. I hope you learn something and enjoy! 

 

Resources:

1. My episode on HRV - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/should-we-use-hrv-as-a-predictor-episode-239/

2. The book "Feed Zone Portables" I mentioned - https://www.skratchlabs.com/products/feed-zone-portables?srsltid=AfmBOopvi6-4RX4WnU5bw3qJvrMUjsKdm_eS1pzTEaNQy1tUa8eGg8dt

3. Inside Sports Nutrition Podcast on Killian Jornet's Western States nutrition plan - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-high-carb-was-killian-jornet-at-western-states-100-ep-191/id1597491931?i=1000718722764

4. Z2 Training Training Discussions:

a. https://uesca.com/podcast/episode-34-the-lore-of-zone-2-the-scientific-reality-with-guest-dr-brendon-gurd/

b. https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.com/p/is-zone-2-training-optimal-for-mitochondrial

c. https://stevemagness.substack.com/p/the-debate-over-easy-vs-high-intensity?triedRedirect=true

5. Trail Runner Nation Podcast BS Episode w/ Ian Sharman -https://trailrunnernation.com/2025/07/ep-737-cutting-through-the-bs/

6. Sisyphus Hill Workout - https://themorningshakeout.com/workout-of-the-week-the-sisyphus-session/#:~:text=One%20set%20of%20repeats%20looks,back%20down%20to%20the%20bottom.

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